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    Fondit (en. Melted)

    /fɔ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To change from a solid state to a liquid state under the influence of heat.
    He melted the chocolate in a double boiler.
    Il fondit le chocolat au bain-marie.
    To dissolve or mix completely with a liquid.
    The sugar melted in the hot water.
    Le sucre fondit dans l'eau chaude.
    To disappear gradually.
    The snow melted in the spring sun.
    La neige fondit au soleil du printemps.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'fondre', derived from the Latin 'fundere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to burst into tears
    To suddenly begin to cry.
    fondre en larmes
    to melt with desire
    To be overwhelmed by a strong desire.
    fondre de désir
    to melt like snow in the sun
    To disappear quickly.
    fondre comme neige au soleil

    Related Words

    to melt
    Base verb meaning to decrease by heat.
    fondre
    soft
    Not rigid, able to flatten easily.
    mou
    liquid
    State of matter between solid and gaseous, without a definite shape.
    liquide

    Slang Meanings

    to fall in love
    When he sees her, he melts in love.
    Quand il la voit, il fond en amour.
    to melt lead
    You need to melt the lead to make ammunition.
    Il faut fondre le plomb pour fabriquer des munitions.